“Of course – as you’ve no doubt guessed – there’s a big ‘But Then’ moment heading this way…”
It’s a sunny, spring day in East London. On a street corner, two teenagers kiss. One of them is Toni. This is her first kiss.
It makes her very happy.
But someone is watching.
Someone who doesn’t care about her happiness at all.
And they’re about to change Toni’s life… forever.
Arcola Theatre presents the live premiere of Philip Ridley’s Tarantula. A startling exploration of identity, memory, love, and the lengths it takes someone to free themselves from the web of their past.
Previous praise for the streamed performance of Tarantula at Southwark Playhouse:
★★★★ “A dazzling masterclass in storytelling...superb. ” – Arts Desk
★★★★ “Thrilling...we are never quite sure what to believe...extraordinary. ” – Broadway World
★★★★★ “Stunning...heart in the mouth stuff...a real revelation. ” – 2nd from Bottom
“A new play by Philip Ridley is always a cause for celebration.” – Neil Norman, Daily Mirror.
